The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-09-03
THE PEOPLE SHOULD READ 1T.
Platform of the Republican Party of Mary
land-How the Party Stands on the
Leading Issues of the DaY.


fundamental principals of their party as express
cd by their several national conventions, and,
ready as ever to announce boldly and frankly
their position on all questions as they arise, adopt
the following resolutions:
Resolved That the Republican party of Mary
land, adhering to the principles affirmed by their
national conventions in respect to the constitu-
tional rules governing appointments to office, de-
clares that the reform in the civil service should
be thorough, radical and complete. To that end,
it demands the cooperation of the legislature with
the executive department of the government, and
that Congress shall so legislate that fitness ascer-
tanned by proper practical competitive tests shall
admit to the public service; that the tenure of
administrative Offices Except those through which
the distinctive policy of the party in power shall
be carried out) shall be made secure during good
behavior; and that the power of removal for
cause, with due responsibility for the good con-
duct of subordinates, shall accompany the power
of appointment.
RESOLVED, That the principles thus declared with
reference to the national government should be
applied in their full force to the government of
the state of Maryland and the city of Baltimore.
RESOLVED, That the President of the United
States, by his action in regard to the federal ap
pointments in this state, has given conclusive
evidence that his professions of civil service
form are hollow and delusive, and his failure to
call the federal ofice-holders to account for their
open and shameless disregard of his own decara-
tons that they should not engage in efforts to
control the political action of their party, is
a confession of insincerity on his part or proof
that his will is controlled and dominated by the
stronger will of the senior senator from this state.
Resolved, That it is the imperative duty of Con-
gress to pass the measure known as the Blair Edu-
cational bill, or some equivalent provision, for
aiding the states in removing the illieracy which
1~rhs fa
dangerous TO the weiiare OF the wiivio ovuntry.
Resolved, That the colored people of Maryland,
in their own separate schools, are entitled to the
same provision for the education of their children
as is enjoyed by the children of the whites, and
we declare the present grossly unjust and unfair
discrimination against the colored sch0ols TO pc
disgrace to the state.
Resolred, That the unrest and dissatisfaction
existing among the wage of this country,
as manifested by the various labor organizations
now agitatng for redress, is sign OF the times
that should arrest the attention and secure the
earnest consideration of every good citizen; that
the labor of the country is entitled to and shall
have fair hearing, thorough examination of all
their claims full recognition of all their rights,
and prompt application of remedies to all their
wrongs.
For the abolition of the enforced system of to-
bacco inspection, which entails an expense upon
the treasury burdensome to the taxpayers, and
which in its ineffciency depreciates the value of
our products and is reproach to the state
The Republican party of Maryland demands
the passage of such laws, state and national, as
will effectually protect American labor, American
society and American institutions from the infu-
ence of the pauper and criminal classes of other
countries and from the competition OF convict
labor at home.
| Resolred, That we are opposed to the calling OF
constitutional convention at this time, and we
tbo ,hD,ss IN he ic q n
of constitutional amendment in the manner pres
crbed BY the Constitution when urged by large
portion of our people. The deep-laid schemes OF
the managers of the Democratic party for the des-
truction of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and its
removal as competitor with railroad monopoly,
which are now nearing their contamination, and
| will result in the impoverishment and ruin of a
| large number of our fellow citizens, can only be
thwarted by the defeat of their candidates for the
legislature and the best interests of the people Of
the whole state demand that this should be done,
| and that this great work of internal Improvement
should be perpetuated as waterway for the trans
portation of the mineral and other products OF our
| western counties to tidewater.
| We declare ourselves in favor of the following
| specific measures of reform:
| That more efficient laws be passed against bril-
| berry and improper use of money in all forms OF
election as we'll as against lobbying, and we
pledge ourselves to enforce the present laws upon
| the subject, without respect u Party.
For an equitable system of taxation, so az to re-
lieve the overwhelmed agricultural interests of
the state from their present depressed condition.
For a revision of the revenue laws, so as to en-
force the prompt payment Of public money into
the treasury by collectors and other fiscal agents.
For curtailment of the expenses of legislation,
and the correction of the hitherto reckless and ex
travagant expenditure of public money by the
General Assembly in printing, in useless and I'M
| off nd
priations out of the state treasury as reward for
partisan services by the creation of unnecessary
dnrs in our courts essenns the exnense to the
taxpayer and to litigants.
For laws preserving the sinking fund inviolate,
| as demanded by the Constitution.
For using the surplus in the treasury to the
extinguishment of the state debt which falls due
in 1888 as far as the same will 60, instead of ex-
pending it in useless conventions and other up-
necessary purposes, and the refunding of the bal
ance by offering it in the financial markets of the
world so as to the lowest rates of interest
and prevent it from inurng to the benefit present
holders to the prejudice of the taxpayers
ResolUed, That to secure fair elections is the
paramount issue before the people of this state.
We assert that the following conditions, and made
effective by law, are absolutely essential if cleo
tions are to elect, viz: Provide registration by
non partisan boards-annual in the city, quad
minority representation not only among the Off
of election and registration, but in the boards
which appoint these officers; complete publicity
at every stage of registration and election proce-
dure, and glass ballot boxes; and the Republican
party Of Maryland, speaking for itself and its
nominees pledges it and them to secure all the
essentials of fair election by using its and their
best efforts to have the next General Assembly,
before it considers other legislative business,
the Reform League Election Law.
Resolved, That the Democratic ticket nomi-
mated in Baltimore on the 9th day of July last
is in all respects the creation and of the
ring managers of the state; that reform in any
matter whatsoever from such source ia hopeless
| that the people of Maryland can now look alone
to the success of the Republican party in this
election for relief from all the evils and wrongs
which they have endured for so many years from
the men who have controlled the Democratic party
in this state; and we confidently appeal to honest,
patriotic and sefrespecting citizens of all parties
to unite with US in overthrowing the political
| gamblers who have for so long made spoil of the
offices of the state, and who have so deeply and
foully disgraced our once honored commonw ealth.